Customizable backpack and methods of use

Abstract

A customizable backpack and method of use is described. Embodiments of the customizable backpack can include a pack body, a pack flap, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel can be coupled to the pack body via the pack flap and the second panel can be removably attached to the first panel. One or more fastening mechanisms can be implemented to couple the first panel to the pack flap. Decorative objects can be removably attached to the first panel and to the second panel to customize the backpack. In a typical implementation, a user can decorate the first panel and the second panel with one or more decorative objects and/or utilitarian objects. The user can then decide which side of the first panel or the second panel to face outwardly when wearing the backpack.

I claim: 
     
       1. A customizable backpack comprising:
 a pack body having at least one storage compartment, at least one strap adapted to be worn on a shoulder, and a flap; 
 a first panel attached to the pack body proximate the flap, the first panel including:
 a plurality of sheets of fabric forming the first panel; 
 at least one of the sheets of fabric forming an exterior surface of the first panel being loop material; 
 one or more fastening mechanisms located on both sides of the first panel proximate an upper portion of the first panel, the one or more fastening mechanisms adapted to couple to complementary fastening mechanisms on the flap; 
 
 a second panel adapted to removably couple to the first panel; 
 a first decorative object including a hook material patch, the first decorative object adapted to couple to the loop material of the first panel; and 
 a second decorative object including an adhesive, the second decorative object adapted to removably couple to the second panel. 
 
     
     
       2. The customizable backpack of  claim 1 , wherein (i) the second panel includes a plurality of sheets of fabric forming the second panel, and (ii) at least one of the sheets of fabric forming an exterior surface of the second panel is a woven fabric. 
     
     
       3. The customizable backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the pack body includes at least two straps each adapted to be worn on a shoulder. 
     
     
       4. The customizable backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the second panel comprises polyester fabric. 
     
     
       5. A customizable backpack comprising:
 a pack body having at least one storage compartment, at least one strap adapted to be worn on a shoulder, and a flap; 
 a first panel removably attached to the pack body proximate the flap, the first panel including:
 a plurality of sheets of fabric forming the first panel; 
 at least one of the sheets of fabric forming an exterior surface of the first panel being loop material; 
 one or more fastening mechanisms located on both sides of the first panel proximate an upper portion of the first panel, the one or more fastening mechanisms adapted to couple to complementary fastening mechanisms on the flap; and 
 
 a second panel adapted to removably couple to the first panel. 
 
     
     
       6. The customizable backpack of  claim 5 , wherein (i) the second panel includes a plurality of sheets of fabric forming the second panel, and (ii) at least one of the sheets of fabric forming an exterior surface of the second panel is a woven fabric. 
     
     
       7. The customizable backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the pack body includes at least two straps each adapted to be worn on a shoulder. 
     
     
       8. The customizable backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the second panel comprises polyester fabric. 
     
     
       9. A customizable backpack comprising:
 a pack body having at least one storage compartment and a pair of shoulder straps; 
 a first panel removably attached to the pack body, the first panel having (i) at least one exterior surface being loop material, (ii) a first one or more fastening mechanisms located on a first side of the first panel proximate an upper portion of the first panel, and (iii) a second one or more fastening mechanisms located on a second side of the first panel proximate the upper portion of the first panel; and 
 a second panel adapted to removably couple to the first panel; 
 wherein the first one or more fastening mechanisms on the first side and the second one or more fastening mechanisms on the second side are each adapted to couple to complementary fastening mechanisms on the pack body.